CVE-2004-0880

CVE-2004-0880 is a low-severity vulnerability in Getmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0880?
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.
How severe is CVE-2004-0880?
CVE-2004-0880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0880 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0880?
CVE-2004-0880 primarily affects Getmail. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0880?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0880 published?
CVE-2004-0880 was published on 2005-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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